"Show us the patch!" (35223256866)
Craig Hansen showing off his USFWS patch while climbing a rock face on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Photo by Angela Burgess, USFWS.
10 years of Mussel Rearing (22131861142)
Genoa National Fish Hatchery and the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium have partnered for 10 years for freshwater mussel rearing, research and education. Photo by Mara Koenig/USWFS.
1986 Youth Conservation Corps (17166170051)
Here's a throwback to the 1983 Youth Conservation Corps from what is now Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by USFWS.
1983 Youth Conservation Corps (17166170011)
Here's a throwback to the 1983 Youth Conservation Corps from what is now Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by USFWS.
13-lined Ground Squirrel Home (23079202469)
Many small mammals live underground, like 13-lined ground squirrels. Photo by Mara Koenig/USFWS
2009 Indiana bat survey
Credit: USFWS; Andrew King Biologists are measuring the area of bat clusters to estimate numbers of hibernating bats. This is an older survey technique. The new technique is to take digital photos of the clu... More
2010 Jr Duck Stamp Contest (4562958313)
2010 Jr Duck Stamp Contest
A Day in the Life of a Sea Lamprey Control Employee (15197522201)
Photo by Karla Bartelt/USFWS
A family tradition (6922624774)
The Poole family (Joseph, Svitlana and Mara) eagerly await the judges' decision on Best of Show at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minn. Photo by Lawrence C. Duke.
A dickcissel greeted us at the refuge (27323131272)
Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS.
A greater sage-grouse in sagebrush (34876450320)
On the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Photo by Angela Burgess, USFWS.
A greater sage-grouse in sagebrush (34454497093)
On the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Photo by Angela Burgess, USFWS.
A herd of pronghorn antelope in sagebrush (33887671703)
Pronghorn antelope charge across a sagebrush landscape in front of the Wind River Mountains and a nearly full moon. Photo by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
A herd of pronghorn antelope in sagebrush (34535853562)
Pronghorn antelope charge across a sagebrush landscape in front of the Wind River Mountains and a nearly full moon. Photo by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
A herd of pronghorn antelope in sagebrush (34535854012)
Pronghorn antelope charge across a sagebrush landscape in front of the Wind River Mountains and a nearly full moon. Photo by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
A hungry praying mantis (9555108026)
Photo by Bruce Hallman/USFWS
A jumping silver carp (8080473220)
Jumping silver carp in mid-air beside boat. Photo by Ashley Spratt/USFWS.
A mink on the ice (16843536282)
A mink runs across the ice at Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Minnesota. Photo by David Ellis/USFWS.
A Minnesota marvel (7068707609)
Minnesota Junior Duck Stamp Contest judges with state coordinator Mara Koenig. Left to right: Jim Leach, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Mara Koenig, Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge; Dale Eggert, Minn... More
A monarch egg on a milkweed leaf (42151169831)
We spotted this tiny monarch egg under a milkweed leaf at Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge in Missouri. Photo by Anna Weyers/USFWS.
A pair of pronghorn antelope in sagebrush (33855140764)
Pronghorn antelope near a sage-grouse lek on the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming. Photo by Jennifer Strickland, USFWS.
Aaron Woldt does an interview on the partnerships between Fish and Wil...
Aaron Woldt does an interview on the partnerships between Fish and Wildlife Service and state agencies. USFWS Photo.
Aaron Woldt interviewed by Ashley Spratt, External Affairs RO. USFWS P...
Aaron Woldt interviewed by Ashley Spratt, External Affairs RO. USFWS Photo.
Aaron Woldt, Dave Hendrix and Tim Smigielski of the USFWS Midwest Regi...
Aaron Woldt, Dave Hendrix and Tim Smigielski of the USFWS Midwest Region Fisheries Program. USFWS Photo.
Aaron Woldt, FWCO Supervisor, and Lucy the Lake Trout. USFWS Photo. (6...
Aaron Woldt, FWCO Supervisor, and Lucy the Lake Trout. USFWS Photo.
Aaron Woldt, FWCO Supervisor, and family. USFWS Photo. (6079747943)
Aaron Woldt, FWCO Supervisor, and family. USFWS Photo.
Acting Asst. Secretary gets a closer look (8075389512)
Acting Asst. Secretary Jacobson viewing confluence of rivers from shore at Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones Confluence Point State Park. USFWS/Ashley Spratt
Achery Hunting (23447167585)
Archery is a method of hunting that is conducted on most national wildlife refuges. Photo by Mara Koenig/USFWS
Adele Moore (5056468055)
Adele Moore, Founder of TreeHouse Wildlife Center, is a valued partner in the success of migratory birds in the Sanctuary and surrounding area.
Acting Asst. Secretary Rachel Jacobson (8075413513)
Acting Asst. Secretary for Fish, Wildlife and Parks Rachel Jacobson congratulates partnership at Audubon Riverlands Center in West Alton, MO. USFWS/Ashley Spratt
Adolphus Busch honored (8075399110)
President of Great Rivers Habitat Alliance Adolphus Busch presented award on behalf of Department of Interior. As founder and chairman of the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance in St. Louis, Busch has been a pioneer... More
Adult Pallid Sturgeon (14795773017)
An adult pallid sturgeon at Neosho National Fish Hatchery. Photo by Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS.
Adult Pallid Sturgeon (14795775037)
An adult pallid sturgeon at Neosho National Fish Hatchery. Photo by Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS.
Adult Pallid Sturgeon (14982312905)
An adult pallid sturgeon at Neosho National Fish Hatchery. Photo by Katie Steiger-Meister/USFWS.
Adventuring (7785580612)
The Sentinel is a special tree for Debbie. She and her grandsons had fun visiting. Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
After the Burn (17179294778)
Plants return just three days after a prescribed burn at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge visitor center in Bloomington, MN. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Ribbon Cutting Event (451...
More than 400 school children, educators, community members and congressional staffers explored the new Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Michigan on Friday, April 9 during a ribbon cutting and op... More
Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Ribbon Cutting Event (451...
More than 400 school children, educators, community members and congressional staffers explored the new Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Michigan on Friday, April 9 during a ribbon cutting and op... More
Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Ribbon Cutting Event (451...
More than 400 school children, educators, community members and congressional staffers explored the new Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office in Michigan on Friday, April 9 during a ribbon cutting and op... More
American Bittern (6217533151)
Photo by Alex Galt/USFWS.
American Bald Eagle (12973024833)
Adult American bald eagle at Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Photo courtesy of Stan Bousson.
American Bald Eagle (12973024183)
Adult American bald eagle at Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Photo courtesy of Stan Bousson.
American Bittern (6846827447)
Photo by USFWS.
American Crow (25233021663)
Photo by David Ellis/USFWS.
American Goldfinch in Mulberry Tree (39465128700)
Photo by USFWS.
American lotus (15117454682)
Monopoly Marsh is part of the Mingo Wilderness Area at National Wildlife Refuge Photo by Vergial Harp/USFWS.
American Rubyspot Damselfly (21255409618)
Check out this beautiful visitor to Neosho National Fish Hatchery in Missouri! The American rubyspot can be found throughout most of the country. Photo by USFWS.
American White Pelican (12973300424)
American white pelican at upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Photo courtesy of Stan Bousson.
American White Pelican (17288815305)
American white pelicans grow a "keel" on top of their bills each spring that falls off by the end of the breeding season each year. Interestingly, this structure develops on both males and females. Photo by Al... More
American White Pelican (12973300654)
American white pelican at upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Photo courtesy of Stan Bousson.
Ant Pollinating Common Milkweed (34634559633)
Ants are able to access tiny pollen grains within common milkweed flowers, helping to pollinate the plant! Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Announcing Hackmatack (7792823326)
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that he has authorized the establishment of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois, eventually providing up to 11... More
Ant Pollinating Common Milkweed (35444269275)
Ants are able to access tiny pollen grains within common milkweed flowers, helping to pollinate the plant! Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Apalone spinifera USFWSmidwest
Photo by Bruce Hallman/USFWS.
Ants Help Pollinate Common Milkweed (35297010691)
Ants are able to access tiny pollen grains within common milkweed flowers, helping to pollinate the plant! Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Aquatics Troop (7196520626)
The restoration effort was fought by two troops. Pictured here is the Aquatics Troop. Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
Archaeological Survey (34560751684)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archaeological Survey (34960726350)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archaeological Survey (35236722052)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archaeological Survey (35236747382)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archaeological Survey (35363787626)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archaeological Survey (35363789406)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archery activities. (5912715121)
Archery activities.
Archaeological Survey (35363790266)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archery as Outreach (7196894392)
Archery as Outreach
Archery as Outreach (7196891602)
After attending training held at the National Conservation Training Center, Genoa NFH staff member, Jen Bailey, became a certified Basic Archery Instructor Trainer through the National Archery in the Schools Program.
Archaeological Survey (35403067805)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Archaeological Survey (35403069585)
Eight archaeology students from Hamline University are conducting a field school under the direction of Professor Brian Hoffman. The findings of this survey will help direct future management decisions at the L... More
Area Affected by Flooding Prior to Restoration (8360430201)
Previously, the dike at Jailhouse Marsh was often damaged by river flooding. Photo by Gerry Shimek/USFWS.
Art of translation (7043050869)
Translator Zhang Xiaoyan interprets the tools and techniques used in the whooping crane program. Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
Art has long been used as the "hook" to get kids and people connected ...
Photo courtesy of Ohio DNR Division of Wildlife.
Banding Presentation (21233316232)
Norm North, North American Banding Council, gives a presentation to students on bird banding, teaching students techniques to help determine if a bird is an adult or juvenile bird. Photo by Robert McGinn/USFWS.
Baltimore Oriole (34480542144)
This Baltimore oriole was spotted at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge in Wisconsin. Have you seen any lately?
Banding Ducks at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (2840373890...
Ducks are inspected to determine sex and age. Data is recorded along with the band number. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Banding Ducks at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (2899140119...
Recording duck band data and swabbing for avian influenza at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Bank of the Missouri River (27401687008)
Photo by USFWS.
Barn (6213928681)
Prairie Wetlands Learning Center in Fergus Falls, Minn. Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
Barred Owl (6846826163)
Photo by USFWS.
Banking on Nature Press Conference (10709184493)
Secretary Sally Jewell announces Banking on Nature report results at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
Bark (15372146188)
Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
Barred Owl (16946154418)
Barred owls typically hunt around sunset or during the night, but can occasionally be spotted hunting during the day as well. This one was spotted at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa! Photo by Jess... More
Barred Owl (27307230971)
This barred owl was perched right next to the boardwalk at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri! It fixated on something moving in the water, swooped down and grabbed a crawfish. After eating its meal, th... More
Bass Ponds (5716154267)
Bass Ponds
Bass Ponds (5716741528)
Minnesota Valley NWR Bass Ponds were the site for more than 150 students from neighboring schools for the 20th Annual Kids Fishing Day.
Barred Owl at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (18274524893)
Check out this beautiful barred owl spotted at Mingo National Wildlife Refuge in Missouri! Video by USFWS.
Bass Ponds (5716129369)
Bass Ponds
Barrier Inspection (27926300181)
Sea lamprey barriers are physical structures placed in tributaries to block access to spawning habitat. Photo by Mara Koenig/USFWS
Bass Ponds - Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (14036057808)
Photo by Joanna Gilkeson/USFWS
Bat Gate Inspection (30504915156)
Wildlife biologists inspect bat gates at Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri. It's important to ensure that all gates are secured before hibernation begins. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Battleshell Lake, Mingo National Wildlife Refuge (15815662163)
Battleshell Lake got its name from the many broken up and battered muscle shells that were found in the lake due to the swift current of the St. Francis River depositing them into the depression that now forms ... More
Bat Gate (30541167225)
Each bat gate at Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri was custom made. There are 33 total! Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Bat Gate (29923670793)
Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri uses several different styles of bat gates. This style is placed at entrances that don't receive a lot of bat traffic. They allow bats to pass through in small volu... More
Beach at Whitefish Point Unit (7394108838)
View of Whitefish Point Unit of Seney National Wildlife Refuge from a lighthouse. Photo by USFWS.
Bayluscide treatment with Canada (27542320293)
Photo by Mara Koenig/USFWS
Beaver (6846827311)
A beaver busy at work carrying a branch. Photo by USFWS.
Bayluscide spot treatment (28079164691)
Photo by Mara Koenig/USFWS
Bear Creek (29838398064)
Bear Creek at Sodalis Nature Preserve in Hannibal, Missouri. Photo by Courtney Celley/USFWS.
Beautiful backdrop (10839796446)
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge groundbreaking celebration. Photo by Tina Shaw/USFWS.
Belted Kingfisher (36230682500)
Did you know that belted kingfishers nest in burrows? This one was spotted at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in Iowa! Photo by Jessica Bolser/USFWS.
Ben Mense and Tom Melius at Cave Entrance on Paris Springs Conservatio...
Ben Mense and Tom Melius at cave entrance. Photo by Ryan Aylesworth/USFWS.